Whether you’re a wine novice or a seasoned oenophile, you’ll gain the confidence to understand, discuss and describe wine rather than simply memorise facts. Learn about the principles and practices of how grapes are grown and wine is made. The 15 topics cover the history of wine, grape varieties and viticulture, the winemaking process, major wine regions and labelling regulations, wine styles and types, the art of tasting wine, and much more. By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to form your own opinions, make informed wine choices and engage in meaningful conversations about wine.

Designed for those seeking an active, hand-held apprentice experience. To ensure high-quality, personal guidance, Georges Meekers only mentors a select few dedicated individuals per year. As a mentee, you will work directly with him, receiving personal feedback on your tasting assignments, direct answers to your theoretical questions, and tailored support all the way to graduation day. Because of the personal time commitment required, we ask that you get in touch first to discuss your goals and availability.

Perfect for self-motivated wine enthusiasts and busy professionals. You get immediate, lifetime access to the complete 15-module curriculum, including all tasting guides, viticultural analyses, and future course updates. You study entirely at your own pace, on your own schedule, with tutor feedback on your assignments and wine tasting tasks. If you are ready to dive in right away, you can bypass the personal consultation process and enrol instantly.

One of the course’s distinguishing features is direct access to personal mentorship from Georges Meekers for all 15 sessions. Following a session on the history of wine, you explore viticultural and winemaking processes, different grape varieties, how to assess wine professionally and spot flaws and faults. You’ll discover the globalisation of wine and its many different styles, including sparkling and sweet wines, Port, Sherry and alternative bottlings, as well as how the divine nectar matures and ages. With lifetime access to the course and regular content updates, you’ll be able to revisit the material whenever you wish.

This course is open to anyone with an interest in wine. No previous wine knowledge or academic qualifications are required. It is designed for people who want to take the subject seriously, whether for personal enjoyment or professional development. The course is equally suitable for hospitality professionals seeking greater wine knowledge for their business as it is for individuals wishing to enrich their social life. Anyone looking to move beyond internet searches and gain a deeper, more structured understanding of wine will find this course both rewarding and valuable.